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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
Exterior

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (719)
"Great boutique hotel"
The price is S$248
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
ARRIVE Wilmington
Front Street Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Front Street Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133)
"Super convenient (proximity to shops/dining & parking) and great staff! Rooms very clean & comfortable."
Front Street Inn
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Exterior detail

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Rooftop bar

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Very nice hotel and location. "
The price is S$225
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Lobby

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (909)
"Clean hotel in great location, "
The price is S$245
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (825)
"The breakfast is great, room and hotel was very clean."
The price is S$219
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Restaurant

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456)
"Room was clean and the staff very courteous."
The price is S$252
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
The Hive
Private kitchen

The Hive

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9)
"Amazing place, we can’t wait to go back!"
The price is S$419
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Hive
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1200)
"Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean. "
The price is S$207
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Water Street Retreats
Terrace/patio

Water Street Retreats

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (228)
"It was a great stay overall! There was a letter board that was welcoming us and it was a very cute touch. The parking situation wasn’t the best, but wasn’t too far away."
Water Street Retreats
Luxe 220
2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxe 220

3.0 star property
The price is S$896
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Luxe 220
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
Private kitchen

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (187)
"We had a decent stay at property"
The price is S$166
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
Silver Gull Motel
Balcony

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean, on the beach, great staff, large room, full size refrigerator so happy we found this little gem. "
The price is S$373
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Silver Gull Motel
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
Reception

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (263)
"Nice, clean, would stay again "
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (462)
"Staff was very pleasant!"
The price is S$210
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Exterior

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (59)
"Will definitely stay here again! "
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1421)
"Very nice room, great location at end of beach. "
The price is S$528
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
The Sand Dunes
Aerial view

The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (416)
"I had a excellent stay and very convenient "
The price is S$332
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Sand Dunes
The Beach House
Terrace/patio

The Beach House

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (438)
"Great location, restaurants, shops etc all in walking distance "
The price is S$368
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Beach House
The Starlite Inn
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159)
"Good location. Close to the beach "
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Starlite Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wilmington which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views
Wilmington Historic District map

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington which includes a river or creek
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Riverfront District map

Riverfront District

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Landfall map

Landfall

While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

Wrightsville Sound map

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

Seagate South map

Seagate South

While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios.

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views. Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and private gardens. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Front Street Inn and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?

Expedia has 217 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Wilmington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Wilmington.

What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Downtown Wilmington's sights and attractions like Wilmington Railroad Museum, City Stage Theatre and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College offer insight into the local culture. Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Burgwin-Wright House are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Wilmington. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.